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A. WCKENBACHER HINGE Filed Maoh 5 1925 llletented @et l), i925..

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Application filed March. 5, 1525.

This invention has to do with a hinge and it is an object of the invention to provide a simple, effective and inexpensive hinge operable to yieldingly resist movement from one or more positions.

My present invention is applicable generally to hinges, it bein(Y particularly applicable to the ordinary types of hinge construc tion, for instance, to Ordinar 1 strap hinges. l have throughout this disclosure chosen to set forth two typical forms of the invention as applied to a simple and typical form of hinge, it being understood that suchreference is intended merely to facilitate a clear understanding of the nature of the invention.

lt is an object of my present invention to provide a hinge of the character described, which is extremely simple, ineX- pensive and compact in construction.

A further obj ect of my invention is to provide hinge of the character described embodying` very few, simple and inexpensive parts.

The various objects and features of my invention will be best and more fully understood from the following` detailed description of typical forms of the invention throughout which description reference is had to the accompanying drawings in which- Fig. l is a front elevation of a simple form of hinge embodying my present invention.

F ig. 2 is a detailed plan section talren as indicated by line 2-2 on Fig. l.

Fig. 3 is a detailed plan section taken as indicated by line 3 3 on Fig. l.

Fig. l is a fragmentary view showiportion of the parts illustrated in Fig. another position.

Fig. 5 is a view similar to Fig. l illustrating; another form of my invention.

6 is a detailed plan section taken as indicated by line 6 6 on 5.

Fig. 7 is a detailed plan section taken as indicated by line 7 7 on Fig. 5, and

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary view of a portion of the view shown in Fig. 5 showing the parts in another operative position.'

ln Figs. l, 2, 8 and e'- of the drawings l illustrate a hinge comprising two sections l and ll pivotally connected by a pivot pin 12. The hinge being of simple construction the sections comprise tlat flange like bodies 13 Serial No. 13,152.

adapted to be attached to the parts to be connected by the hinge. The hinge section l0 is provided at the inner end of the body 13 with two spaced bearing parts lli while the section ll is provided at the inner end of its body 13 with a bearing part 15. The bearing parts of the two sections mesh together, that is the bearing part 15 lits between the bearing` parts le, and the pivot pin l2 extends througi the bearing' parts to pivotally connect the sections. rl`he pivot pin may be retained in position in the bearing parts in any suitable manner, lor instance, it may be provided at its ends with heads 16 which engage the outer ends of the bearing/` parts A- so that the pin is held against longitudinal movement relative to the bearing parts l-t. ln the particular form of construction shown in the drawings the hinge sections are formed of sheet metah the bodies i3 being in the form of flat straps or plates and the bearing; parts liland l being formed by bending or looping tabs or projections provided at the inner ends of the bodies. This is the usual constr ction employed in simple hinges.

My present invention provides means in connection with the hinge sections l0 and ll whereby they are yielding'ly held against operation or relative movement when in cortain positions. ln the form of the invention under consideration the bearing` part l5 of the hinge section 1l fits between the bearing parts lll of the hinge section with substantial clearance so that the hinge sections are movable relative to each other a certain amount in a direction parallel to the pivot pin. For purpose of example we will consider that the hinge section ll is to be mounted on a stationary part such as a casement and that the hinge section 10 is to be applied to a movable part such as a door, or the like. rllhis being' the case the bearing` part of the hinge section ll will in 'ope eration be stationary while the bearings lll of the hinge section l0 will be movable both rotatably and longitudinally. My invention provides interengaginp,` means the adjoining` ends of two of the relatively movable bearing parts, for instance, it provides a projection 2O on the inner end of one of the bearing,- parts le and a depression or socket 2l in the adjoiningend of the bean ing` part 15. ln the particular case under consideration the projection' 2O is provided on the inner or lower end ot the uppermost bearing part 14- while the socket 21 is in the upper end of the bearing part 15. During normal operation oi the hinge the projection 2O engages or bears against the tlat upper end ot the bearing part 15 thus maintaining the hinge section 1() in an up position with relation to the hinge section 11. This relationing or positioning oit the parts is illustrated in Fig. 1 ot' the drawings. Upon the hinge being operated to a predetermined position, Jfor instance, to a certain open position, the projection 2O drops into the socket Q1 thus allowing the hinge sectin 10 to drop or lower relative to the hinge section 11. rlhis dropping or lowering of the hinge section 10 is accomplished through the action of gravity. The weight or" the hinge section 10, or of the door or other part carried thereby, will maintain the projection 20 in the socket so that the hinge sections are yieldingly held in this particular relative position. The projection is shown in the socket in Fig. L1- ot the drawings. When it is desired to move the hinge section 10, or in other words, the door or device connected to the hinge section 10, suilicient turning strain may be applied to the hinge section 10 to cause the projection 20 to litt out of the socket and into position where it engages the upper part ot bearing 15. ln practice the disengagementl of the projection 20 from the socket 21 may be aided by lifting the hinge section 10 upwardly at the same time it is turned. Although l have shown only one socket 21 it will be obvious that a plurality orn sockets may be provided in the upper end ot the bearing 15 so that the hinge sections may be yieldingly held in a plurality of different positions In the form of invention illustrated in Figs. 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the drawings the hinge sections 10a and 11a may be substantially the same as those hereinabove described, tor instance, each hinge section may include a body 13, one ot the sections, for instance, the section 10 may include, two spaced bearing parts 14a, the other section a single bearing part 15a, which tits between the bearing parts 14a. ln this form ot my invention the bearing part 15a nts between the bearing parts 14E* with only working clearance so that the two hinge sections are not relatively movable in a direction longitudinal of the pivotal axis. ln this form ot the invention the sections are connected by a tubular in 12a. A rod 12b is slidably carried in the tubular pin 12a, and projects beyond the ends of the pin. The rod is provided at the one end with a projection 20a adapted to cooperate with a depression or socket 21a provided in the outer end ot' one off the bearing parte 14a. ln the particular case illustrated in the drawings the projection 2O:L is provided at the inner side neosos of a head 30 formed on the upper end of the rod. The rod is adapted to move v tically relative to the upper bearing parts and to rotate relative to the bearing parts 14n but not relative to the bearing part 15a. rIhe rod may be held against rotation relative to the bearing part 15a in various ways. "for instance, the body on which the part 15a is formed may have a projection in the torni of a stop 3Q to engage a {latpart 33 at the lower end of the rod, so that the rod can slide longitudinally, aut cannot rotate. This 'lorm ot the invention includes means tor normally holding or urging the rod 12n down or in a direction to hold projection 2Oa in pressure engagement with the upper bearing part 14. or in the socket 21, as the case may he. rlhis means may include a spring Ll() in connection with the rod. ln the drawings l have shown the spring l0 in the form ot a helical spring carried on the lower end portion of the rod below the lower end of the lower bearing part 14a. The spring 40 is arranged under compression between the lower bearing part 14a and a nut l1 screw threaded on the lower end et the rod. By adjusting the nut on the lower end of the rod the spring can be adjusted.

During normal operation of the hinge the rod 12b is in up position, the projection 20 being in engagement with the iiat upper end of the upper bearing part 14% Upon the hinge parts being moved to a predetermined position the projection 20a drops into the socket 21CL the rod being urged downwardly by the action of the spring 40. The projection 20a is shown in position in the socket Q1a in lFig. S of the drawings. The fitting of the projection 2O'LL into the socket Q1n causes the hinge sections to be yieldingly held against relative rotation or operation the amount of resistance otlered being tependent upon the adjustment ot the spring 40. When it is desired'to move the hinge sections Yfrom the set position suitable pressure may be applied tending to rotate them relatively whereupon the projection 2OCL will liiit or ride out ot the socket 21a so that the projection engages the tlat end ot the bearing part 11i and allows the hinge section to swing freely. The pivot pin 1T takes the wear and strain coming between the sections and allows the rod 12b to operate freely and without binding. ln this case a plurality of sockets 21L may be provided in the bearing part 141Aa it it is desired that the hinge have a plurality of set positions.

Having described only a typical preferred `form ot my invention l do not wish to limit myself to the specific details set forth, but wish to reserve to myselnA any changes or variations that may appear to those skilled in the art or tall within the scope oi' the following claims.

Having described my invention, 1 claim;

A hinge including tWo sections, a hearing part on each section, a tubular pin eX- tending through the hearing parte, a rod slidably carried in the pin, a socket in one of the hearing parts, a projection directly on the pin7 means for preventing rotation of the pin relative to the other hearing part, and means urging the pin in a direction to cause the projection to engage the socket.

E2. A hinge including two sections, a bearing part on each section, a tubular pin eX- tending through the bearing parts, a rod slidahly carried in the pin and having a at part, a socket in one of the bearing parte, a projection on the rod at one end, means for preventing rotation of the rod relative to the other hearing part, said means including a part extending from the section having said other bearing part engaging the flat part on the rod, and means at the other end of the rod urging the rod in a direction to cause the projection to engage the socket. In Witness that I claim the foregoing I have hereunto subscribed my name this 23rd day of Feb., 1925.

ADOLPH RICKENBACHER. 

